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Book SynopsisAnother compelling and captivating historical mystery from the pen of multimillion-copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Ancient Rome is brought to life in all its humour, political manoeuvring and murderous intent...
''Davis'' books make old Rome sound fun ... it is all so enjoyable'' -- The Times
''The cast of characters is as various, corrupt, nasty and gnarled as the best of Dickens, described with similar scope and loving attention'' -- Mail on Sunday
''Highly readable, funny and colourful.'' -- TLS
''This is a more than five star book'' -- ***** Reader review
''Another excellent Falco book that is difficult to put down'' -- ***** Reader review
''Lindsey Davis produces yet another masterpiece'' -- ***** Reader review
''A marvellous read'' -- ***** Reader review
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Trade Review
With the passing of Ellis Peters, the title Queen of the Historical Whodunnit is temporarily vacant. Lindsey Davis is well suited to assume it - and she is funnier than Peters ... Davis' books make old Rome sound fun ... it is all so enjoyable * The Times *
The cast of characters is as various, corrupt, nasty and gnarled as the best of Dickens, described with similar scope and loving attention * Mail on Sunday *
Highly readable, funny and colourful. * TLS *
Splendid ... mystery, pace and wit
Lindsey Davis doesn't merely make history come alive - she turns it into spanking entertainment, and wraps it around an intriguing mystery. She is incapable of writing a dull sentence
